How much is the bus ticket from East London to Welkom?

The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Welkom start from $24. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from East London to Welkom?

The average bus trip duration from East London to Welkom is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 354 miles (571 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner .

Which bus companies service the East London to Welkom route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape , Eagle Liner , Intercity Xpress , Greyhound South Africa , Milta Coaches , APM WC .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Welkom?

The earliest bus departs from East London to Welkom at 2:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Welkom?

A bus trip from East London to Welkom generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from East London to Welkom?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 44695 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Welkom?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.

Which bus company has the most timely service from East London to Welkom?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape , with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Welkom?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus East London to Welkom from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for East London to Welkom on December 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	East London Windmill Park	9h 55m	1:55am	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on December 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	East London Windmill Park	9h 55m	1:55am	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on December 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	East London Windmill Park	9h 55m	1:55am	WELKOM - Shell Ultra City, Koppie Alleen Rd and, Tempest Rd, Reitzpark, Welkom	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on December 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Cheapest
Bus	4:45pm	Intercape Office, Station Road (East London Station)	10h 25m	3:10am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 40m	3:10am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags

Next departures for East London to Welkom on December 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Railway Station	9h 45m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags
Bus	4:45pm	Railway Station	9h 55m	2:40am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	10h 5m	2:45am	TL Barnaard, 28 Buiten Street	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)	11h 50m	3:20am	Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from East London to Welkom

We recommend taking the shuttle

Among the sustainable travel choices, the shuttle stands out as the good way to reach Welkom. The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1shuttle per day

9h 50mAverage Duration

355 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $73	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average Price$42 - $85	Average Duration9h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in East London and Welkom?

Stops in East London

A
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park)
Intercape Office, Moore Street (Windmill Park), East London, 5201, South Africa
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B
Railway Station
East London, Station St, Quigney, East London, 5201, South Africa
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C
East London
37 Cambridge St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
D
Windmill Mall
Windmill Mall, 122 Moore St, East London
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Stops in Welkom

A
Welkom - EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers)
EP Building, 17A Buitenstreet (TL Barnard behind Checkers), Welkom, South Africa
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Compare bus companies

Intercape

3.5/544,777 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.2

According to the users, Intercape provides an excellent travel experience with skilled drivers ensuring a smooth ride. The positive feedback highlights that this bus service is well-suited for their journeys, making it a preferred choice among travelers.

Intercape Budgetliner East London Welkom recent customer reviews

There was confusion with the embarking. Was told bus 8116. The bus arrived and a few people was sent to different busses. Eventually it was the right bus and just needed to be cleaned. The ladies working in the office was awesome 👌.

Gert O.

November 25, 2025

I enjoyed the drivers skills,exellent smooth ride,thanks.

Andre S.

September 15, 2025

heat inside

Nomakhaya S.

July 18, 2023

Eagle Liner

3/510,648 reviews

Staff3.7

Timeliness2.4

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi0.8

Eagleliner bus company connects South Africa’s largest cities and beach resorts. They are known for having the most affordable fares in the country, so if the price is your main concern, this might the bus company for you. Their buses are equipped with standard features, like reclining seats, air conditioning and bathrooms. You can travel with up to 25kg of luggage, which is more than enough for most travelers. If your travel plans change, you can reschedule your ticket by paying a 20% fee, up to 6 hours before travel time.

Eagle Liner East London Welkom recent customer reviews

The driver were rude to me, there is no toilet on the bus, they fave me the wrong bag

Joey S.

December 17, 2024

The drivers were rude

Mpho M.

October 13, 2025

Intercity Xpress

3/511,444 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.1

Intercity Xpress is a long-distance bus company operating in South Africa. The company established itself as an affordable intercity bus operator, offering services between cities all over the country. Their coaches are equipped with standard seats and they have a generous luggage policy of up to 25 kg. Although they make an effort to respect their timetables, travelers report that delays are expected for Intercity Xpress, so it's good to be flexible with your schedule if you're traveling with them. Their cancellation policy is also flexible, as you can cancel your ticket up to 6 hours before travel time and get a refund of 80% of your ticket value.

Intercity Xpress East London Welkom recent customer reviews

The heaters where not working and the whole journey was just a cold winter but the stuff was too helpful on everything and kind

Lindokuhle M.

March 11, 2024

The bus overheated after 100km the bus left East London and the drivers didn't communicate on what was wrong with the bus. The bus delayed me woth 2 hours.

Zizipho N.

September 9, 2023

The first bus broke and the seconded bus also had lights issues and toilets stinks through out the trip.

Mpoetsi M.

August 24, 2023

Greyhound South Africa

3/59,255 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Milta Coaches

3/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

APM WC

2/52,878 reviews

Staff2.7

Timeliness1.1

Cleanliness2.8

Wifi0.5

ZA bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from East London to Welkom by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from East London to Welkom?
The cheapest bus tickets from East London to Welkom start from $24. The average price for this route is around $38. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from East London to Welkom?
The average bus trip duration from East London to Welkom is 10h 20m, covering a distance of 354 miles (571 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 45m and is operated by Eagle Liner.
Which bus companies service the East London to Welkom route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Intercape, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress, Greyhound South Africa, Milta Coaches, APM WC.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from East London to Welkom?
The earliest bus departs from East London to Welkom at 2:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from East London to Welkom?
A bus trip from East London to Welkom generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from East London to Welkom?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 44695 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from East London to Welkom?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Greyhound South Africa has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.3.
Which bus company has the most timely service from East London to Welkom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from East London to Welkom?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Milta Coaches, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/20

$19

12/21

$19

Today

$19

12/23

$19

12/24

$19

12/25

$24

12/26

$22

12/27

$19

The cheapest trip from East London to Welkom was searched and found on Dec 20, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from East London to Welkom, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $48 for a bus ticket from East London to Welkom based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-12-24.

Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.